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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,946.91, 525,686.64 and 217,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,946.91, 525,686.64 and 217,571.29 is: 300,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,946.91 : 525,686.64 = 217,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,946.91/525,686.64 = 217,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,946.91x = 525,686.64 × 217,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,946.91x = 114,374,321,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,374,321,227.44/380,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,236.91

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